Whether it's the book you're reading or the random souvenir you can't let go of,
what you pack before heading out to face the day reveals a lot about your character. Carry On, brought to you by Coach, examines three personal stories as told by tools, gadgets, and tchochkes.

Flying frequently is never easy, and for Tim Mislock, touring guitarist for Brooklyn-based indie rock band The Antlers, packing can be even more difficult when you have to decide between the band's essentials and personal extras.

Jonathan Evans has seen a lot of quality bags in his lifetime. As an associate editor at GiltMAN, he writes posts related to wardrobe and quality beers, as well as copy for the site's flash sales—in other words, he has spent enough time with the variety of product the e-commerce giant features to be able to spot truly well-made and reliable goods.

Josh Rovner is the living embodiment of the adage "time is money." As a rider for Clementine Courier he pushes pedals on the pavement regularly, weaving through traffic with the precision of a well-oiled machine, all in the name of delivering packages on time. In just a year and half, Clementine has amassed a dedicated client base from all types of industries, including fashion, whose daily deliveries include garment bags and shopping bags up to fifty pounds over the standard weight limit.